Chicken Marsala
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Marsala, a comforting Italian classic that combines succulent chicken breasts with a savory mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering an explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- ¾ cup dry Marsala wine
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until mushrooms are browned.
- Deglaze the pan with Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for approximately 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with chicken broth. Simmer together for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in an additional tablespoon of butter for richness and garnish with chopped parsley before serving over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg